LGBTQ
Alberta Election: Jason Kenney LGBTQ record hot button issue
During the first couple days of the Alberta election campaign, the NDP has focused on attacking Jason Kenney’s record on LGBTQ issues. Continue reading
Rick Zamperin: Morgan Rielly cleared, but NHL must still toughen homophobic penalties
The NHL says Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly did not direct a homophobic slur at an official during the team’s 6-2 loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night. Continue reading
Calgary musicians stage benefit concert to support persecuted LGBTQ refugees
By Gil Tucker Reporter
A Calgary church is hosting a benefit concert to help support LGBTQ refugees who’ve fled persecution. Continue reading
Winnipeg Pride Parade to include Portage and Main intersection
The organization says this year’s June parade will take place in the heart of Winnipeg’s downtown — through the iconic Portage and Main intersection. Continue reading
Art exhibit honours Fredericton LGBTQ2+ role models
The Endeavours Pride Heroes Project celebrates and honours local role models for the LGBTQ2+ community. Continue reading
Activists says a still-active human rights case in N.L. speaks to the lasting homophobia in Canada
LGBTQ activists who championed the issue of same-sex marriage more than a decade ago say the case’s renewed life speaks to lingering homophobia in Canada. Continue reading
West Virginia politician defends comments comparing LGBTQ to Ku Klux Klan
Porterfield also said the LGBTQ community the “closest thing to political terrorism in America.” Continue reading
Toronto church holds vigil in wake of sentencing of serial killer Bruce McArthur
Rev. Jeff Rock told attendees at a vigil for eight men murdered by Bruce McArthur that “We will not let hate win.” Continue reading
Louisville mom celebrates 20-year-old transgender son with gender reveal photo shoot
“I wanted a new family photo with Adrian as his true gender,” Lundberg Green told Global News. Continue reading
Banning conversion therapy: Alberta creates working group to make recommendations
Health Minister Sarah Hoffman says the practice is both damaging and hateful and she looks forward to acting on the group’s recommendations. Continue reading